S2019 - Designing Panel & Photo Quilts in EQ8

With Mary Ellen Kranz

$60.00

Class Overview

Using EQ8′s Image Worktable, learn to edit and transform photos to become key design elements of your next quilt. Explore various ways to incorporate images into quilt settings on your computer screen. Use color matching tools and the latest fabric printing techniques.

Love panels? Learn the best ways for getting your panel print into EQ8 at the correct size, then get tips for designing perfect borders around your panel. Only need to use part of the panel? No problem! EQ’s photo tools allow you to use whichever part of your panel you need!

Course Topics

Import photos at the proper size for your quilt and for EQ8.
Adjust colors of your photos to blend with your fabrics.
Use the Eyedropper tool to find colors within your photo to use in your borders and blocks.
Learn to crop and straighten panel prints for use in your design.

Who Should Take this Course

Confident beginner-level students with basic EQ8 knowledge.
Students wanting to use photos and/or panel images in their quilt designs.

Course Includes

Take-home handouts.
Complete instructions for finding EQ8 help: When to get it? Where to go?
Classroom assistance from EQ staff.

EQ Academy Reviews

This was my first time at the EQ Academy. And it was worth the wait! I learned so much, and came back home and started using what I learned right away. Created my first table runner in EQ8 and actually finished it. Can’t wait to start another project AND attend another class. Thank you for everything.

Cindy W - Georgia, USA
EQ Academy Student

This is my first EQ Academy. I learned so much. The whole experience far exceeded any expectations I had. I will certainly be back for many more.

Celia T - Oklahoma, USA
EQ Academy Student

I was pleasantly surprised – after the first day of the 2 day beginner’s class, I could have left happy with what I learned. Highly recommend.

Sandra L - Pennsylvania, USA
EQ Academy Student

This was an incredible experience and I learned so much! Staff was exceptional and were very patient with all of our questions. I’m looking forward to using EQ8 , thank you to all who helped provide this Academy!

Diane S - Nebraska, USA
EQ Academy Student

I am so glad I went. I learned so much. Thank you again for a great learning experience.

Janice B - Michigan, USA
EQ Academy Student

This was a fantastic, energetic, & fun experience learning the EQ8 software. I couldn’t have asked for better instructors. They really wanted you to learn & were so helpful. I would highly recommend signing up for these classes. Thanks to EQ for having these in-person classes.

Catherine H - Kentucky, USA
EQ Academy Student

Thoroughly enjoyed my EQ classes. Instructors and those helping were outstanding. Well-structured lessons and handouts were excellent.

Jeanne G - Georgia, USA
EQ Academy Student

EQ Academy
March 30-April 1, 2023 Perrysburg, OH

About EQ Academy

EQ Academy is a workshop for students wanting to learn how to use their EQ8 software. EQ8 classes are either half day (3 hours) or full day (6 hours) with an hour lunch break in between sessions. Each instructor brings years of experience and will provide practical content for the use of software.

How to fill your days: It is not required that you attend all days of the event. You may enroll in as many classes as you like. If you do plan to attend all days, we recommend filling your days with as many classes as you can. Click here to see a complete schedule (PDF) of all the classes being offered.

These are EQ8 computer classes. There will be no sewing during class time.

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Hotel

Lodging and travel are not included in the cost of the workshop. You must make your own arrangements.

We have a block of rooms at the Home2 Suites by Hilton (walking distance from the classrooms) for $129.00/night + tax. View this hotel on a map. Once you have enrolled at EQ Academy, you will receive a confirmation of your enrollment with a special link for the hotel, as well as other hotel and travel suggestions.

The best airport options would be Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), which is about an hour away or the Toledo Express Airport (TOL) which is about 25 minutes away.

Again, all this information will be available (via a link in your confirmation email) after you enroll for the class. If you cannot find this information after registering, please contact our office.

Cancellation Policy

Student Cancellation Policy

To cancel, please contact our office at 419-352-1134 during business hours.

Until Wednesday, March 22, 2023: No cancellation fee
March 23-29, 2023: 50% cancellation fee
During event: No refunds are available

If you become ill and/or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms at any time, please contact our office.

View full cancellation policy here >

Event Cancellation Policy
The Electric Quilt Company (EQ) reserves the right to cancel this event, or an individual class, due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable.

If EQ cancels the event or class, students will be given a full refund.

EQ Academy March 30-April 1, 2023 Perrysburg, OH

About EQ Academy

EQ Academy is a 3-day event for students wanting to learn how to use their EQ8 software. EQ8 classes are either half day (3 hours) or full day (6 hours) with an hour lunch break in between sessions. Each instructor brings years of experience and will provide practical content for the use of software.

These are EQ8 computer classes. There will be no sewing during class time.

Required for All Classes

Please be sure you have the following for class:

Laptop with EQ8 software installed, updated, and validated
Laptop power cord
Mouse** (The touch pad on your laptop will work, but having an external mouse makes drawing much easier.)
Extra batteries for your mouse, if wireless
Mouse pad
Pen and paper for taking notes
Sweater or light jacket (classroom temperature can vary)
Flexibility in our event mask-wearing policy. Click to review all COVID requirements.

Included with Enrollment

The Electric Quilt Company will provide the following for all enrolled students:

Coffee, tea, and water throughout the day
Snacks
Daily boxed lunches
Giveaways!
In-class assistance from EQ staff
Personal technical support between classes
Student discount on EQ products for sale during the event
Free wifi during class hours

Location

BGSU at Levis Commons
1655 North Wilkinson Way
Perrysburg, OH 43551 (view map)

Hotel and Travel

Lodging and travel are not included in the cost of the workshop. You must make your own arrangements.

The best airport options would be Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), which is about an hour away or the Toledo Express Airport (TOL) which is about 25 minutes away.

Again, all this information will be available (via a link in your confirmation email) after you enroll for the class. If you cannot find this information after registering, please contact our office.

Cancellation Policy

Student Cancellation Policy
To cancel, please contact our office at 419-352-1134 during business hours.

Until Wednesday, March 22, 2023: No cancellation fee
March 23-20, 2023: 50% cancellation fee
During event: No refunds are available

If you become ill and/or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms at any time, please contact our office.

View full cancellation policy here >

If EQ cancels the event or class, students will be given a full refund.

About the Teacher

Mary Ellen Kranz

Mary Ellen Kranz has sewn and quilted since childhood. She found her career path in computers but continued to pursue quiltmaking. Her quilts appear in shows and galleries reflecting a broad range of skills and techniques.

Thirty+ years of experience provided her with an understanding of how computer technology could blend together in the process of creating fiber art. Mary Ellen shares her knowledge of how to combine your quiltmaking ideas and vision with the power of EQ8 software. Her classes provide an opportunity to learn and use EQ8 with confidence under the guidance of a creative and patient teacher.

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